Jordan Taylor — ”The most meaningful learning comes from deeper experiences.”

Slow Stories

Finding strength in numbers has taken on a whole new meaning as it’s shaped how we navigate a tumultuous time—one that’s called much of how we live and work into question. However, if you ask Jordan Taylor, the question of what comes next ultimately ignites us to look inward and seek to learn things about ourselves—and others. This is the root of what Jordan is exploring with her new company, Medley, which, put simply, “is a membership for curious, growth-minded people who want a structured, social, and accessible way to invest in themselves.”

Medley's mission draws on Jordan's experiences navigating modern life and recognizing that something was missing in an age of individual pursuit. Coupling this with the experiences of her co-founder and mother, Edith Cooper, the duo put their heads together and eventually tapped into the potential that comes when creating space for people from all walks of life to gather and engage in holistic growth.

In this conversation, Jordan shared more about the people who inspired Medley's inception, the importance of diversity in storytelling, and what she's learned about embracing process over outcome. This episode also opens with a story contributed by Naomi Shah of Meet Cute.